How far is Marshall, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Marshall, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.27 mi
02h 37m
Flight
153.65 mi
247.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.65 mi
Kilometers
247.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.27 mi
Kilometers
265.98 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Marshall
Tue, May 5, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Van
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Marshall
81.6 mi
01h 18m
To Grand Prairie
83.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marshall and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshall and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Houston Street

    104 m · 12 sec · West Houston Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bolivar Street

    1362 ft · 48 sec · South Bolivar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
116 mi · 70%
Dallas
23.3 mi · 14%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 6%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 5%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi
East Interstate 30
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

East Grand Avenue

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van
01h 18m from Marshall
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Marshall and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marshall to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Marshall and 83.7 miles from Grand Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Marshall and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Van

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Van, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van.

RAIL

Mineola

21 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

37 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

86 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 153.65 mi (247.28 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

City in Harrison County, Texas, USA

Population22,523
Coordinates32.5448700, -94.3674200
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: West Houston Street (-94.367419, 32.544723)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.08 L · about $22.03
Round trip
$44.06
11.66 gal · 44.16 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.03 $44.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.58
Premium $4.59 $26.77 $53.53
Diesel $3.99 $23.28 $46.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshall and Grand Prairie. The current time is 00:44:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.